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Oily Sycophantic Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
UNCTUOUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
UNCTUOUS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "UNCTUOUS" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech adjective
- • (of a liquid or substance) oily or greasy.
- • (of a wine, coffee, sauce, gravy etc.) rich, lush, intense, with layers of concentrated, soft, velvety flavor.
- • (by extension, of a person) profusely polite, especially unpleasantly so and insincerely earnest.
An example sentence would be:
- • "His unctuous smile made me suspicious of his motives."
- • "The politician's unctuous speech was met with skepticism."
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| The Guardian Quick12 Aug 2000 | Across 9 | |
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